Lube Technician

Excellent Benefits

The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer paid including Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/HSA, WA State PERS, Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Programs. The City also offers optional 457 and ROTH (up to 2% City match), LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation.

• Responsible for semi‑skilled mechanical equipment repair work of gasoline and diesel‑powered automotive stock, heavy equipment and related components in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs equipment service, tire repair, welding part procurement and maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance including oil or fluid changes and chassis lubrication.
• Repairs or replaces lights, brakes and related parts, tires and tubes, chassis parts, interior and exterior mounted vehicle components, safety equipment and communication systems including vehicle wiring.
• Performs work in compliance with safety regulations and actively participates in Safety Programs.
• Follows procedures for creating requisitions, obtaining repair service parts and supplies, producing and maintaining records of labor, parts and supplies used in work production. Demonstrates knowledge of parts buying and stocking.
• Tests and inspects completed work to assure effective performance and timely completion.
• Monitors and maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment. Performs general clean‑up tasks throughout shift.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment as required.
• Maintains current documentation of procedures and tasks to explain position responsibilities.
• Creates, updates and implements process improvement procedures, tasks, workflows and systems.

• Performs minor electrical and diagnostic work, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of apprentice‑level automotive mechanic experience with gasoline and heavy diesel equipment and testing tools. Successful completion of technical school courses in gasoline and diesel engine repair may substitute for some or all of the experience requirement.
• Must possess a current WA State Driver’s License and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Welding training and certification preferred (Acetylene, Arc and MIG).